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Colds and Flu

Antibiotics don’t kill viruses. They don’t work against colds or flu and most bronchitis, sinus problems or earaches. Taking an antibiotic won’t make a cold or flu go away any faster. It can also destroy the good bacteria in your stomach, and weaken your immune system.

Publications

These publications are patient-tested and available to download. Washington state residents and organizations may also order printed copies of these publications at no cost through the Washington State Department of Printing General Store. To order choose "shop by agency" and "Department of Health." Please note ordering limits. If you have questions about ordering publications, please contact Brandon Prall at 360-236-3796.

Bronchitis - fact sheet

• download: English, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
• order: dual English/Spanish (listed under "Antibiotic Resistance")

Do You Really Need an Antibiotic - brochure

• download: English
• order: English (listed under "Antibiotic Resistance")

Do You Really Need an Antibiotic - poster

• download: dual English/Spanish

• order: dual English/Spanish (listed under "Antibiotic Resistance")

Ear Infections - fact sheet

• download: English, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
• order: dual English/Spanish (listed under "Antibiotic Resistance")

Finish the Whole Bottle - prescription insert

• download:  English

Runny Nose - fact sheet

• download: English, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
• order: dual English/Spanish (listed under "Antibiotic Resistance")

Sinus Infections - fact sheet

• download: English, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
• order: dual English/Spanish (listed under "Antibiotic Resistance")

 
Sore Throat - fact sheet

• download: English, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
• order: dual English/Spanish (listed under "Antibiotic Resistance")

What Can I Do to Fight a Cold, Cough or Sore Throat? - brochure

• download: English
• order: English (listed under "Antibiotic Resistance")
 

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Last Update : 10/23/2009 09:29 AM